Do you have those days when your own mind takes a hold of you and you feel in bondage? I know I do! The greatest struggles we face begin in the mind. When we come to the end of our rope, after we have tried it all and made all effort, God takes us to a place of surrender. Romans 12:2 says to not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewal of our minds. Most of the struggles we face within ourselves began as perceptions we created from experiences in our past that became truths we believed and walked in for so long...with that knowledge in mind I read Romans 12:2 differently “Do not be confirmed to [your experiences, perceptions, and emotions] but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-His good, perfect, and pleasing will.” My past no longer has to define my present, my emotions no longer have control over my actions, and the truth is no longer based on what I’ve been through but of what God says in His Word. Transformation is attainable by God’s Word. Be submerged in His Word. Be raw and honest with God. Replace all lies with Truth. And asking God to expose our unbelief and tear out the root of our struggles. {Book reference-‘Forgiving what you can’t forget’ by Lysa Terkeurst}